Hot Yoga May Help High Blood Pressure
Here’s a reason to warm up to the idea of hot yoga: It could possibly help lower blood pressure, a small study suggests. Regular, room-temperature...
Category : Hypertension
John Singleton’s Fatal Stroke Spotlights Black Americans’ Hypertension Risk
Filmmaker John Singleton was hailed for his ability to portray black Americans’ lives on screen. His death drew attention to one of the biggest threats...
New Blood Pressure Guidelines
Blood Pressure Guidelines...
5 Blood Pressure Tips During the Holidays
For the 80 million Americans with high blood pressure, the hectic holiday crunch ’tis the season for a little extra caution. Even people who usually...
Do High Blood Pressure Gender Differences Matter for Treatment?
When blood pressure rises, three possibilities are to blame. Either your heart rate went up, the volume of blood pumped by the heart rose, or...
Get Your Blood Pressure Under Control
Maintaining a healthy weight could be the key to keeping your blood pressure in check. New research indicates a healthy weight throughout your life can be...
Young Adults Lag Behind in High Blood Pressure Awareness
Nicknamed the “silent” killer, high blood pressure is perhaps none more so than among young adults, new data suggest. Compared to middle-aged and older adults, the...
Blacks in Segregated Areas May Have Higher Blood Pressure
For African Americans, the isolation of living in a racially segregated neighborhood may lead to an important health issue: higher blood pressure. A study published...
Bulk of Salt From Restaurant, Processed Foods
Restaurant foods and processed foods sold in stores accounted for about 70 percent of dietary sodium intake in three United States regions, a new study shows....
A High Blood Pressure Crisis Sparked Changes
Taunya Stewart woke up feeling strangely hot. Her body felt taut, as though she would pop if someone were to touch her. “My first thought...
